Cut Out Excuses by Dr. Sinclair Grey III

Editor's Note: This article is written by Dr. Sinclair Grey III, Senior Pastor, The Liberation Temple, a non-denominational Christian Church in Mt. Rainier, Maryland.    

An inspirational speaker, motivator, author, organizer and “liberator of persons from all intellectual, social and cultural walks of life”, Dr. Sinclair Grey III is a committed advocate for communal change.  NewLifeTodayBlog.com publishes Dr. Sinclair Grey III's writings every Thursday.

In this spiritual journey, you need to put away excuses and get on with what God has called you to do. The time to step out on faith is now. If you're busy wrapped up in making excuses, I want you to stop what you're doing and pray to God. That's right; pray for strength. Pray for courage. And pray for boldness. Remember, God will never leave you nor forsake you. From this day forward, I'm challenging you to tell yourself everyday, 'No More Excuses.' In fact, remove the word excuse from your vocabulary and replace it with two words, I can.

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The Bible tells us when God called Moses to lead the Israelites, Moses provided many excuses as to why he was incapable and incompetent. How many of you have done the same thing? However, God had to comfort Moses with these words, "I will certainly be with you." Anytime God calls you, He'll equip you for the task. It's time to stop making excuses as to why you're not in church, in Bible study, studying the Word of God, and doing ministry. Let me say this this way. Stop making excuses for not chasing your dreams. If you keep making excusing, you'll miss everything that God has for you. Stop looking to people and look to God. Let this be the day you stop making excuses.

Scripture of the Day: 
"Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die." (Proverbs 23:13- NKJV)

If Only by Michael Luckman

If only, if only, if only - the whine of the powerless! ~Michael Luckman in Luckman's Laws

Have you ever caught yourself saying "if only?" Was it to justify why something did not turn out for you as you wanted? As in, "the meal would have turned out better if only I had a new stove." Or, "I wouldn't be late with the report if only the other departments would get me their numbers on time." And how about, "I could be a lot more successful if only I had gone to a better college."

"If only" and its cousin "I could be" are excuses. Nothing more. When I hear them being spoken they sound like a whine. Oh, poor me, poor me, poor me, life would be so much better if only, if only, if only.  

If you're a movie fan you may remember this famous line by Marlin Brando, "I coulda been a contender!" in On the Waterfront. Yes, you could have if life worked out differently for you. But you threw the fight (cause) and now you're a bum (effects).  

People who consistently use these terms are proclaiming to anyone who will listen that they are powerless. Nothing more than a leaf blowing in the wind with no control over their life or their fate.

But is that really true? No, it isn't. In fact, you are powerful beyond measure. You are only powerless as long as you believe you are powerless. The moment you decide to change. The moment you decide to take control over your life. That is when all the power of the Universe is at your command.

Learn to ask your higher power, God or the Universe for exactly what you want. Be patient, and never lose faith that what you have asked for will indeed be coming to you. And the Universe will bring you what you have asked for, and shower you with more gifts than you could ever imagine.

With Love, 

Michael 

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